The Sol Foundation is bringing academic rigor to one of the most controversial subjects of our time: unidentified anomalous phenomena. In this conversation, Dr. Peter Skafish — anthropologist, philosopher, and Sol co-founder alongside Garry Nolan — explains how the organization is building a “whole of society” framework to address the legal, political, environmental, and cultural implications of UAP. Rather than speculate, Sol focuses on governance, pluralism, and how humanity might responsibly engage with the possibility of nonhuman intelligence. This is a grounded, serious discussion about science, policy, and what preparedness really looks like in the 21st century.

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When Barack Obama acknowledged on national television that there are objects in our skies we “don’t know exactly what they are,” it wasn’t a punchline — it was a signal. On this episode of HELLO FUTURE, Kevin Cirilli sits down with sociocultural anthropologist Dr. Peter Skafish to unpack what that moment actually represents: not proof of aliens, but a historic shift in how governments talk about unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). From disclosure politics to the limits of scientific language, Skafish explains why the real story isn’t science fiction — it’s how institutions, democracy, and human imagination respond when confronted with the unknown.

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February is National Cancer Prevention Month—a moment to talk about early detection, risk reduction, and patient empowerment. But this episode asks a harder question: what happens when patients do everything right—and the system still misses the signs?

On HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli sits down with Steve Brown, whose cancer story didn’t begin with a diagnosis, but with months of uncertainty. Multiple doctors. Endless tests. No clear answers. It wasn’t until a wildfire evacuation sent him to a new hospital—and an AI prototype he built himself—that the truth emerged: an aggressive blood cancer hiding in plain sight. In minutes, the AI flagged a bone marrow disorder human review had missed for months.

That near-miss became a mission.

From his hospital bed, Brown built CureWise, an AI-powered platform designed to do what overstretched systems often can’t—connect the dots. CureWise transforms fragmented medical records into clear, personalized insights, translating complex oncology data into plain language and simulating a virtual tumor board powered by AI agents modeled after oncologists, hematologists, and geneticists.

This episode is about more than technology. It’s about agency, trust, and what the future of healthcare looks like when patients are informed, empowered, and finally equipped to ask the right questions.

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HELLO FUTURE hosts Jeff Fellenzer, the USC Annenberg Professor of Professional Practice in Journalism with more than three decades of experience across sports management, news media, higher education, and entrepreneurship. Fellenzer — who teaches courses on sports, media, and technology, has been a Heisman Trophy voter since 2007, and has interviewed generations of icons from John Wooden to Olympians and media leaders — brings a rare vantage point on how the Olympic Games must evolve in the coming decade.

In this episode, we explore the future of the Olympics through the lens of media transformation, fan engagement, and global culture. Jeff shares insights on how emerging technologies — from immersive viewing and real-time analytics to AI-driven storytelling — will redefine how audiences experience the Games. We also dive into the shifting economic and cultural forces shaping how host cities, broadcasters, athletes, and global audiences negotiate relevance and resonance in a crowded attention economy.

This is not just a sports conversation — it’s a forward-looking exploration of one of the world’s most enduring global institutions and the media and technology currents that will determine its future

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Jeff Fellenzer, the USC Annenberg Professor of Professional Practice in Journalism with more than three decades of experience across sports management, news media, higher education, and entrepreneurship. Fellenzer — who teaches courses on sports, media, and technology, has been a Heisman Trophy voter since 2007, and has interviewed generations of icons from John Wooden to Olympians and media leaders — brings a rare vantage point on how the Olympic Games must evolve in the coming decade.

In this episode, we explore the future of the Olympics through the lens of media transformation, fan engagement, and global culture. Jeff shares insights on how emerging technologies — from immersive viewing and real-time analytics to AI-driven storytelling — will redefine how audiences experience the Games. We also dive into the shifting economic and cultural forces shaping how host cities, broadcasters, athletes, and global audiences negotiate relevance and resonance in a crowded attention economy.

This is not just a sports conversation — it’s a forward-looking exploration of one of the world’s most enduring global institutions and the media and technology currents that will determine its future.

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In this episode, Kevin Cirilli sits down with Taisha Fabricius, Product Manager at Esri, to explore how digital twins, virtual reality, and advanced 3D mapping are transforming decision-making across America’s most critical sectors.

Fabricius explains how Esri’s technology is used by organizations ranging from NASA to state and local governments to visualize complex data, run real-world simulations, and plan more effectively for everything from space exploration and emergency management to infrastructure and elections. The conversation highlights the shift away from static data analysis toward immersive, interactive digital environments that improve transparency, preparedness, and public trust.

Kevin and Fabricius also discuss why digital twins are becoming essential tools for leaders navigating complex challenges—and how these innovations are shaping the future of planning, resilience, and governance in the United States.

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In this episode of Hello Future, Kevin Cirilli revisits a powerful conversation with Scott Hazard, CEO of Symmetricall and a former Apple employee who worked under Steve Jobs. Hazard breaks down how Jobs revolutionized customer service through the Apple Store Genius Bar—prioritizing trust, empathy, and real human connection over cold automation.

Drawing on his experience at Apple, Hazard explains how those customer-first principles now shape Symmetrical’s mission to bring personalized, human-centered support back to the tech world. The discussion challenges today’s overreliance on AI-driven service models and makes the case for individualized care, accountability, and respect for the customer.

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Kevin Cirilli sits down with Dan Brouillette at the National Press Club for a wide-ranging, urgent conversation about the future of American energy — and the global race to power artificial intelligence. Brouillette lays out the stakes in plain terms: energy is now national security. Whoever builds power fastest will lead in AI, robotics, data centers, and advanced manufacturing — and China is not waiting. He explains why America’s permitting system has become a strategic liability, why data centers are the new industrial foundries, and why the U.S. grid is under growing strain just as demand goes vertical.

Kevin and Brouillette also explore where optimism still lives — from LNG as a geopolitical tool that supports allies, to a long-term vision of fusion energy that could one day make today’s energy debates obsolete. But the warning is clear: getting to that future requires winning the next 20 years, not the next 200.

This episode is a frontline briefing on the energy battle shaping the future of AI, economic power, and global leadership — and why the clock is already ticking.

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Kevin Cirilli sits down with Michael "Ludes" Martindale to talk about one of the most important — and least understood — challenges facing the future of space: people.

As Education Director at the Space Force Association, Martindale is focused on building the pipeline for the next generation of space talent — from high school students to undergraduates and beyond. His mission: make space real, reachable, and relevant long before someone ever considers becoming an astronaut.

In this conversation, Martindale explains how space is no longer an abstract concept reserved for science fiction or elite pilots. Space now touches everyday life — from GPS and AI to communications, energy, and national security — and the jobs supporting it span welding, cybersecurity, data science, education, policy, and more. Being an astronaut, he says, is just the tip of the iceberg.

Kevin and Ludes explore how experiential learning, hands-on programs, and workforce development can help young people see themselves in the space economy — whether they grow up in Silicon Valley, Washington, DC, or rural America. They also discuss how pop culture sparks curiosity, why “space-collar jobs” are already here, and how today’s industrial revolution is opening doors most people don’t even realize exist.

This episode is a reminder that the future of space won’t be built by a few heroes in orbit — it will be built by millions of people on Earth who finally understand that space is already part of their lives.

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Kevin Cirilli sits down with Mark Dreiling, recently named Legacy Guardian #2, at the Space Force Association’s Space Power Conference — marking six years of the United States Space Force.

In this deeply personal conversation, Dreiling reflects on the early days of military space operations, the creation of the Space Force, and the quiet community of Air Force space operators whose careers shaped the service before it even existed. He explains why recognizing “legacy Guardians” matters — not just as symbolism, but as an acknowledgment that today’s Space Force stands on decades of unseen work.

The episode takes an unexpected and powerful turn as Dreiling shares his own story: a rare illness, a life-saving liver transplant, and the overwhelming response from the military space community — including fellow service members who volunteered to become organ donors. It’s a reminder that the future of space isn’t just about technology and strategy, but about people, resilience, and care for one another.

Kevin and Mark explore how advances in science and medicine — many protected and enabled by space infrastructure — are turning what once felt like science fiction into second chances at life. They also discuss why the Space Force’s culture emphasizes continuity, gratitude, and respect for what came before, even as it builds something entirely new.

This episode is about legacy, survival, and optimism — and why protecting the space domain ultimately means protecting human potential itself.

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